Pondera County

MT · Pop. 183,830 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Pondera County is a mixed county in MT with a population of approximately 183,830.

$/Acre: $6,697

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 112 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 444/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.18%

Combined Sales Tax0.18%

Cost of Living Index96.3

Median Household Income$60,270

Poverty Rate20.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,697

Median Home Price$420K

Acres for Sale266

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season112 days

Annual Rainfall26.4 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,026 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)191 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K465

Property Crime /100K628

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak